Jazz Garcia, PhD, NCSP

Clinical Psychologist

Jazz grew up in Scottsdale, AZ and later moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona where she earned her bachelor’s in Psychology and a master’s in Educational Psychology. Later, she moved to Eugene, OR to attend the University of Oregon, where she completed a second master’s in Special Education and a PhD in School Psychology. Following that she completed an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Champaign, IL, providing both private practice assessments and school-based evaluations.

Where did Jazz grow up and what was he doing before working at Psychology 360?

Jazz grew up in Scottsdale, AZ and later moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, where she earned her bachelor’s in Psychology and a master’s in Educational Psychology. Later, she moved to Eugene, OR to attend the University of Oregon, where she completed a second master’s in Special Education and a PhD in School Psychology. Through the APPIC internship match, she completed an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Champaign, IL, providing both private practice assessments and school-based evaluations. After finishing her postdoc, she moved to San Diego with her partner and their two dogs to be closer to family and enjoy West Coast weather again. Over the years, Jazz has provided psychological assessments and behavioral support for children with neurodevelopmental, learning, and social-emotional differences across hospital, outpatient, residential treatment, and school-based settings.

What does Jazz love most about working at Psychology 360?

Jazz loves the collaborative, team-based approach to supporting clients and their families. She agrees everyone is genuinely invested in helping one another provide the best possible care. She also enjoys working with families eager to better understand their child, celebrate their strengths, and learn strategies that help them thrive.

What are the values that drive Jazz?
She believes that no child is “bad,” every behavior has a purpose, and understanding the “why” is the first step toward meaningful support. She feels that every child deserves to feel confident in their abilities. Likewise, caregivers should feel well-equipped with tools that empower them to support their child’s growth, well-being, and success.

What does Jazz enjoy doing when she is not working?
Outside of work, Jazz usually spends time with her two ‘goofy pups’, Apollo and Flynn. She also quite enjoys watching documentaries or movies, and trying out local restaurants.

What are Jazz’s top favorite Podcasts/Books?

Some of her favorite podcasts include

Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Las Culturistas
Speaking of Psychology
Jazz’s reading list is usually a mix of scholarly research articles, nonfiction, and whatever has been recommended to her recently.

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